Ruth Baustert

Ruth Ann Baustert, 94, a lifelong resident of Okarche, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Cimarron Nursing Center in Kingfisher.

She was born Sept. 18, 1926, to Trubie and Marie Naberhaus Wiewel.

She married Carlos Baustert on June 25, 1945, in Okarche where they established a home and raised six children.

Ruth dedicated her life to her family and faith.

From an early age, Ruth was taught the value of hard work. She milked the cows before going to school each morning.

She loved to tell the story how her father paid her a penny to stay quiet about a little bootlegging that was going on. She said a penny bought a lot of candy back

Ruth was a devoted wife to Carlos.

When he became the water superintendent for the Town of Okarche, she helped by sending hand-written water bills to each resident and business.

She also took care of the Okarche wading pool.

Her grandchildren enjoyed going with her and helping her test the chlorine and alkaline levels of the pool each morning.

She spent time as a substitute teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic School and was also caregiver of Ms. Lenore Robb for many years until her death.

Ruth loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed holding each baby born into her family.

She willbe deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ruth is survived by three sons and three daughters: Kay Rother and husband Leo, Vance Baustert and wife Bev, Jim Baustert, and wife Tracy, Ron Baustert and wife Brenda, Susan Duncan and husband Dusty, and Cindy LeBlanc; four siblings, Alice Harris of Folsom, Calif., Terry Hufnagel and husband Ray of Chicago, Ill., Martha Wiewel of Tucson, Ariz., Max Wiewel of Catoosa; sisters-in-law Mary Ann Wiewel and Jody Wiewel of Okarche.

She is also survived by 15 adoring grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister and brothers, Carolyn Wiewel, Andy Wiewel, Paul Wiewel and Sgt. James Wiewel, who was killed in action during the Korean War, brother-in-law Gerry Harris and nephew Matt Wiewel.

A private family graveside burial will be held under the direction of the Huber-Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Stanley and Deacon Max Schwarz officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, P.O. Box 185, Okarche, Oklahoma, 73762.